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Kate Middleton accompanied Prince William for an unannounced visit to Southport , England, on October 10 to support the community still reeling from the horrifying mass stabbing attack at a Taylor Swift -themed yoga and dance class for young kids. What marked the Princess of Wales' first public engagement since completing her chemotherapy witnessed her going without one of the most iconic items in her jewellery box: her sapphire and diamond engagement ring, previously owned by her late mother-in-law, Princess Diana . It wasn't the only event in which she swore off the engagement rock.

She replaced the iconic piece with another “eternity-style band.” Speculations about her ditching the unmissable piece of jewellery instantly surfaced online. However, before the general public could associate the switch with a negative understanding of Middleton's relationship with Prince William, a jewellery expert spilled the beans on how rather meaningful this transition actually could be.



Also read | Princess Charlotte breaking free from palace life? Kate Middleton does not want a repeat of ‘Spare’ life for daughter Experts weigh in on Kate Middleton switching out her iconic engagement ring for another potentially ‘meaningful’ alternative Ella Citron-Thompkins, a jewellery expert from Diamonds Factory told the Daily Record that the Dutchess of Cambridge possibly specifically opted for “several ‘eternity bands’ alongside her wedding ring, as opposed to her 12-carat diamond .

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